Daniel Roken
U.S. Air Force Military Retiree
About
Branch
U.S. Air Force
Service Years
1985 - 2011
Units
438 MAW
U.S. Air Force
Unit with 58 member associations.
514th Air Mobility Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 514th Air Mobility Wing is a reserve wing of the United States Air Force based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. It is responsible for providing global airlift, aerial refueling, and aeromedical evacuation capabilities in support of national defense and humanitarian missions. The wing is composed of a variety of aircraft, including C-17 Globemaster III and KC-10 Extender aircraft. The 514th AMW plays a crucial role in ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of personnel and equipment around the world.
512th Airlift Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 512th Airlift Wing, based at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated as the 1st Combat Cargo Group in 1944. Redesignated several times over the decades, the unit became the 512th Airlift Wing in 1965 as part of the Air Force Reserve. Throughout its history, the wing has provided vital strategic and tactical airlift in support of major operations, including Vietnam, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 512th Airlift Wing operates the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, partnering with active-duty counterparts to deliver rapid global mobility for the United States Air Force.